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Head of HR Technology Integrations & Platform Engineering (VP / Director)
Who we are looking for
We are seeking a senior, hands-on technology leader to own and modernize the global HR integration and platform engineering function supporting Workday and the broader HR technology ecosystem.
This role will lead the architecture, governance, and operational resilience of 180+ Workday integrations, while shaping the future of HR data platforms, analytics, and AI enablement, including the use of modern data platforms such as Databricks.
The ideal candidate is a technical player-coach with deep expertise in Workday integrations, API and file-based data exchange, and enterprise platform engineering, combined with proven experience leading global teams in complex, regulated environments.
This is a VP/Director-level leadership role with high visibility across HR, Technology, Cybersecurity, Data, and senior business leadership. The successful candidate must be equally comfortable reviewing detailed integration designs, guiding engineers, and influencing enterprise strategy.
Why this role matters
This role owns one of the most critical technology layers in the enterprise — the integration and data backbone connecting Workday to the broader ecosystem.
You will:
- Drive modernization from legacy file-based integrations to API-driven and event-based architectures
- Shape the HR data strategy, enabling analytics, reporting, and AI use cases
- Strengthen security, compliance, and audit readiness across all integrations
- Influence enterprise decisions across HR, Data, Cybersecurity, and Architecture
This is a unique opportunity to combine deep technical leadership, large-scale platform ownership, and enterprise transformation impact.
What you will be responsible for
1. Platform Strategy & Engineering Leadership
- Own the HR integration and platform engineering strategy, roadmap, and standards across Workday and connected systems
- Lead modernization toward API-first, scalable, and event-driven integration patterns
- Establish KPIs for integration health, reliability, SLA performance, and audit readiness
- Partner with HR, Data, Cybersecurity, and Architecture leaders to align delivery with enterprise priorities
2. Workday Integration Architecture & Governance
- Own end-to-end governance of 180+ Workday integrations, ensuring scalability, security, and operational resilience
- Define and enforce standards across:
- Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, PECI, RaaS
- REST/SOAP APIs and middleware
- Secure file transfer and data exchange frameworks
- Drive improvements in monitoring, observability, incident management, and change control
- Ensure all integrations meet enterprise data, security, and compliance standards
3. Hands-on Technical Leadership
- Act as a senior technical authority for complex integration and platform issues
- Guide engineering teams on:
- API design and integration patterns
- Data mapping, validation, and reconciliation
- Performance, scalability, and fault tolerance
- Oversee secure data movement across:
- SFTP, NDM, PGP encryption, scheduling frameworks, and network controls
- Partner with cybersecurity teams on IAM, MFA, encryption, and data protection controls
4. Data, Analytics & Platform Integration (Including Databricks)
- Lead integration strategy supporting the HR data ecosystem and data lake architecture
- Enable data pipelines for analytics, reporting, and AI use cases
- Drive adoption of modern data platforms (e.g., Databricks) to support:
- Scalable HR data processing
- Advanced analytics and workforce insights
- Data engineering and pipeline standardization
- Ensure strong data governance, lineage, quality, and privacy controls
5. Delivery, Operations & Risk Management
- Balance delivery across BAU operations, regulatory commitments, and transformation initiatives
- Ensure robust disaster recovery, business continuity, and operational resilience
- Drive disciplined SDLC, ARB governance, and change management practices
- Lead remediation efforts tied to cybersecurity and regulatory programs
6. People Leadership & Organizational Development
- Lead, mentor, and scale a global team of integration engineers and HR technology specialists
- Build a high-performing engineering culture focused on:
- Accountability and delivery excellence
- Technical depth and continuous learning
- Clear communication and stakeholder engagement
- Manage capacity, prioritization, and vendor partnerships
Must-Have Qualifications
- 15+ years of experience in enterprise technology, HR systems, or integration engineering
- Deep hands-on expertise with Workday integration technologies:
- Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, PECI, XML/XSLT, RaaS
- REST and SOAP APIs
- Strong experience with:
- API architecture and middleware patterns
- Secure file transfer (SFTP, NDM), encryption, and data exchange frameworks
- Proven leadership of large-scale, global integration ecosystems
- Experience in regulated industries (financial services preferred)
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity, IAM, MFA, encryption, and audit controls
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing technical teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Databricks or similar data platforms (Snowflake, Azure Data Lake, etc.)
- Experience enabling HR data lakes, analytics, and AI-driven use cases
- Familiarity with integration/middleware platforms (e.g., MuleSoft, Boomi, Informatica)
- Workday certifications or advanced Workday training
- Experience with:
- Linux, SQL Server, Oracle
- Autosys or enterprise scheduling tools
- Monitoring/observability platforms (e.g., Splunk)
- Experience managing global vendor delivery models
Salary Range:
$120,000 - $217,500 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Platform Engineering Manager
Document your infrastructure scope before applying
PERM requires your employer to define a specific job description that matches your actual duties. Catalog the platforms you own, team size you manage, and cloud environments you operate so your offer letter and PERM job requirements align precisely from day one.
Target employers with dedicated immigration programs
Large cloud-native companies and regulated financial institutions run in-house PERM pipelines with in-house counsel. Prioritize engineering orgs where Platform or SRE leadership is a distinct headcount category, not a hybrid role, since PERM filings require a clearly defined specialty occupation.
Search green card sponsoring roles on Migrate Mate
Filter by Platform Engineering Manager or equivalent infrastructure leadership titles on Migrate Mate to find employers actively filing PERM and I-140 petitions. This cuts out roles where sponsorship is unconfirmed and focuses your search on companies already navigating employment-based green card processes.
Verify your degree maps to the PERM job requirements
DOL requires your actual credentials to satisfy the minimum requirements stated in the PERM application. A degree in computer science, information systems, or electrical engineering typically aligns, but a business or unrelated degree paired with this title can trigger a PERM audit.
Negotiate priority date timing before accepting an offer
Your PERM priority date determines your green card queue position, and it only starts when your employer files. Ask during the offer stage whether the company files PERM promptly after onboarding or waits for a tenure threshold, since delays directly affect your EB-3 or EB-2 timeline.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier your role qualifies for
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Platform Engineering Manager occupation code and your work location before your final interview. PERM requires your offered salary to meet the DOL prevailing wage at the correct Level II or Level III tier for your specific metro area.
Green Card Platform Engineering Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Platform Engineering Manager qualify as a specialty occupation for green card purposes?
Yes. The role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information systems, or a closely related engineering field as a standard industry requirement. USCIS and DOL both recognize platform and infrastructure engineering leadership as a specialty occupation, which satisfies the foundational requirement for both EB-2 and EB-3 PERM-based green card sponsorship.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary work status requiring periodic renewals and subject to an annual lottery cap. PERM-based green card sponsorship is permanent, has no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China, and gives you a priority date that holds its place even if you change roles within the same company after I-140 approval.
How long does the PERM and I-140 process typically take for Platform Engineering Manager roles?
PERM recruitment and DOL audit processing currently averages six to twelve months from start to certification, depending on whether DOL selects the case for supervised recruitment or audit. I-140 approval adds another eight to thirty-six months depending on whether your employer files regular or premium processing. Your total wait before adjustment of status depends heavily on your birth country and the current Visa Bulletin priority dates.
Where can I find Platform Engineering Manager jobs that specifically offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter job listings by employment-based green card sponsorship, including PERM and I-140 history, so you can identify employers already active in this process. Searching by infrastructure, platform, or SRE leadership roles there connects you with companies that have structured immigration programs rather than those handling sponsorship case by case.
Can my employer file for an EB-2 rather than EB-3 green card for this position?
Yes, if the role genuinely requires an advanced degree, the employer can file under EB-2, which places you in a shorter queue for most countries. The PERM job description must state that the position requires a master's degree or its equivalent. Employers sometimes default to EB-3 to avoid stricter recruitment documentation requirements, so it's worth clarifying which category your offer targets before the PERM filing begins.